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2026 General Election · Tuesday, November 3, 2026

Texas Senate District 5

2 candidates, listed alphabetically.

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Candidates

Charles Schwertner

RepublicanIncumbent

In office now
State Senator, District 5 (since 2013)

Charles Schwertner has served as State Senator for District 5 in the Texas Legislature since 2013. Official legislature records list the occupation as Orthopedic Surgeon.

Schwertner's committees

  • Business and Commerce (Chair)
  • Economic Development
  • Finance
  • State Affairs
  • Disaster Preparedness and Flooding, Select

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Paul Thomasson

Democratic

Work
Retired pastor

Paul Thomasson is a retired pastor who served congregations in Caldwell, Coldspring, Mineola, Houston, Carthage, Wharton, Mont Belvieu and Mabank. He holds a master's degree in theology from Southern Methodist University. This is his first run for public office.

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